Addtronics Announces Promotion of David Hopkins to President of Addtronics Custom Automation

David Hopkins, President of ACA

Lebanon, MO – January 8, 2026 – Addtronics, LLC (“Addtronics”), a consolidator of high-quality, niche automation technology and solution providers innovating for the life sciences and other industries, today announced the promotion of David Hopkins to President of Addtronics Custom Automation (ACA).​ ACA is a full-service design-and-build automation company with locations in South Carolina and […]

Want to Tackle Some of Medtech’s Biggest Challenges? Invest in Automation

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Medical device manufacturing applications that can be automated include the assembly of surgical staplers, catheters, autoinjectors, stents, and implantable devices, Adam Crandall of Addtronics Custom Automation explained at MD&M Midwest October 21. There’s a lot of growth in medtech these days, thanks to advances in drug delivery, cardiovascular and orthopedic devices, and other product segments, […]

Assembly Automation: Driving Efficiency and Quality in Modern Manufacturing

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Assembly automation is transforming manufacturing by delivering unmatched efficiency, consistency, and scalability across industries such as medical devices, electronics, automotive, and industrial products. At ACA, our expertise in designing and building custom robotic automation solutions helps manufacturers streamline complex assembly operations, reduce labor costs, and improve product quality. What Is Assembly Automation? Assembly automation utilizes […]

Addtronics Launches Addtronics Custom Automation

This strategic union brings together the strengths and expertise of two industry leaders, establishing a unified organization to drive additional value for Addtronics’ custom automation customers.

How to Improve Your Manufacturing Profitability

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Today’s manufacturing industry is more competitive than ever. As a manufacturer, maximizing your profitability is essential to the health of your business and the satisfaction of your customers.

Preparing To Work With A Machine Builder

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Take the time to evaluate all of your processes and identify which lines are not operating at full efficiency. Are you able to keep up with product demand? Do you have the labor to support all of your processes?

Will Robots Ever Rule the World?

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The idea of robots becoming autonomous beings has long been a popular theme in science fiction, but with advancing technologies, one question is at the forefront of many minds: could robots rule the world?

The Industrial Revolutions

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The four industrial revolutions have changed the world as we know it! From steam power to the internet, each revolution brought new technologies and #innovations that shaped our society.

Robotics came along in the third revolution and is still on the rise! How can you implement mechanization, energy, robotics, and internet all in one? Through custom automation.